Waterloo - The coronavirus pandemic continues to affect Iowa’s economy in various ways — some predictable, others not so much. Three experienced economists recently shared their observations on COVID-19 impacts on the “Back to Business Iowa” (https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/enterprise-development/) podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Read more...

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Thank You to Jill Weber, Human Sciences Specialist, for teaching Extension, Food Corps and NFNEP staff the safe and correct way to can salsa! And for sharing her home for the class. For questions you can contact Jill at: jrweber@iastate.edu

It is important to use a tested or researched based recipe when canning homemade salsa.

The reason being, the ratio of low acid vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, onion and garlic) to acid (lemon juice, lime juice, or vinegar) has not been tested in a non-research based recipe. Recipes that have been tested will have enough acid to prevent the growth of the botulism bacteria and provide a safe product that everyone can enjoy straight from the canning jar. View the TEST Salsa Recipe here: Recipe from National Center for Home Food Preservation https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_salsa/chile_salsa.html 
Another great resource: Iowa StateExtension and Outreach Brochure, Preserve the Taste of Summer - Canning and Freezing: Tomatoes PM638 https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/3990            See more instructions here:

Soil Testing Resources - Information on how to take a soil sample in your lawn or garden. Click Here!

Bart & Amy Samuelson to Be Inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame

Bart & Amy Samuelson of La Porte City will be inducted into the 2020 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a virtual ceremony on Sunday, August 23. Eighty-six Iowa counties are participating this year and have selected 117 inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H.

Two ceremonies will be streamed online to recognize this year’s honorees. Bart & Amy will be recognized during the 1:30 p.m. event. Visit www.iowa4hfoundation.org on the day of the ceremony to locate the online event.  Read more about Bart and Amy!

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Nutrition and wellness specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provide quickinar videos for ‘Healthy and Homemade’ meals while saving money and time in the kitchen. 

Many of us are preparing and eating more meals at home. Spending more time in the kitchen than you prefer? Spending more money at the grocery store too?

Learn strategies to manage your time and budget in the kitchen. These tried and true strategies are not only useful during a pandemic, but all the time! Who does not want to serve great-tasting, nutritious meals that do not require a lot of time or money?

Learn more about the 10 - 15 minute Quickinars!
 

Congratulations Ellie Brown!, Yes we know her as Ellie! Her plans are to attend Iowa State University and take Pre-Med. Then transfer to Allen College of Nursing! 

Congratulation Ellie Magee! Yes we call her Ellie too! Her plans are to attend Iowa State University and major in Animal Ecology!

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